The aim of the present study is to analyze the situation of Albac tourist resort (Law No. 801/2005), and to verify the legitimacy of his status, by analyzing the reality in the field and comparing it with existing legislation in the field current (Law No. 852/2008 for approving the rules and criteria for certification of tourist resorts, published in Official Gazette no. 613 of 20 August 2008). In order to accomplish this purpose, we investigated the situation by questioning the owners of accommodation units, and by direct observations on the spot.